Best Schools in Monterey, CA

Monterey, CA has a total of 21 schools including 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 11,400 students attend Monterey, CA schools. On average, schools in Monterey score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Monterey exceed expectations.

Best High Schools in Monterey, CA

Monterey, CA has 7 high schools with 6,701 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Monterey score 70% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Monterey greatly exceed expectations.

1. Carmel High

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carmel Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 858 Students

2. Salinas High

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salinas Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2567 Students

3. Seaside High

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1130 Students

4. Monterey High

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1399 Students

Best Middle Schools in Monterey, CA

Monterey, CA has 5 middle schools with 1,854 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Monterey score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Monterey greatly exceed expectations.

1. Carmel Middle

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Carmel Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 498 Students

2. Seaside Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 491 Students

3. Walter Colton

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 8 • 129 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Monterey, CA

Monterey, CA has 8 elementary schools with 2,760 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Monterey score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Monterey meet expectations.

1. Bay View Academy

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bay View Academy District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 501 Students

2. Washington Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Washington Union Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 172 Students

3. Toro Park Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Washington Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 322 Students

4. Carmel Child Development Center

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Carmel Unified • Public • Grades KG • 27 Students

5. La Mesa

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 564 Students

6. San Carlos School

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Carlos School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 274 Students

7. Monte Vista

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 572 Students

8. George C. Marshall Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 513 Students

9. Ryan Ranch Childrens Center Preschool

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Ryan Ranch Childrens Center Preschool • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 86 Students

10. Del Rey Woods Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 465 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Monterey, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Monterey, CA has a total population of 26,957 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Monterey, CA

11,400

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

54%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Monterey, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

30.74 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

4.79 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

25.95 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Monterey, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Monterey, CA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,953 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

74 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Monterey, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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Projected Test Scores: 37%
Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations

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Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations

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Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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Actual Test Scores: 33%
Projected Test Scores: 37%
Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

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Actual Test Scores: 67%
Projected Test Scores: 54%
Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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Actual Test Scores: 56%
Projected Test Scores: 46%
Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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Actual Test Scores: 67%
Projected Test Scores: 54%
Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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Projected Test Scores: 43%
Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations

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Projected Test Scores: 52%
Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations